Mathis, a four-star recruit, chose Alabama over offers from LSU and TCU to play collegiate football. Phidarian “Phil” Mathis, a defensive tackle for the National Football League’s Washington Commanders, was born on April 26, 1998, in Wisner, Louisiana.
Prior to moving to Monroe, Louisiana following his sophomore year and enrolling at Neville High School, he attended Franklin Parish High School. He had 41 tackles and seven sacks as a senior.
In the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Commanders selected him after his time playing college football for Alabama.
In the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Commanders selected him after his time playing college football for Alabama.
The Washington Commanders selected Mathis in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft (47th overall). On June 21, 2022, he agreed to a four-year rookie contract. Mathis tore the meniscus in his left knee during his NFL debut, and he was put on injured reserve.
How Good Is Phidarian Mathis?
With his stature, power, length, and explosiveness, he makes a good interior lineman with a variety of roles. The Alabama DT is fairly scheme-flexible because of his abilities to line up from 0-technique to 3-technique and stunt to the outside.
What Happened To Phidarian Mathis?
In his NFL debut, Mathis tore the meniscus in his left knee and was placed on injured reserve.